Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.
The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.
How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.
Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
The United States is a rich market but navigating its regulations can be expensive and difficult. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will simplify the whole process of exporting, making it cost-effective to do business in the US no matter what the size of your company
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